03-30-2024, 11:01 AM
(03-30-2024, 08:32 AM)crashlander link Wrote:He gave away a goal with a poor pass, but he did get involved. He seems to lost a year or two since his 'heyday'. To be honest, I'm glad he kicked his 1st goal for us. It was the sort of shot he used to make. But I think he's bound for the VFL when Motlop is back and firing. I was expecting Motlop to play, to be honest. Martin also has Fantasia well covered.
Corey's 2 goals were nice, but he really didn't have a lot of influence. 4 possessions in 3 quarters isn't a huge reward.
Fantasia had 7 possessions in the last quarter.
Fantasia’s poor pass was fairly typical of a bloke not quite up to the pace and pressure of the game, but I think he’ll get better. Slotting that goal, which was his bread and butter, should help his confidence.
His pass to Owies, when he was well within range, was an important team first moment.
Owies and Durdin certainly made the most of their opportunities, and that’s all you can ask for from your small forwards (defensive work inside the forward 50 being a given).
I think our first choice medium/small forwards will be Martin, Motlop and Owies. Fantasia and Durdin will be depth players and subs. Ten games each out of Fantasia and Durdin will be a reasonable outcome. Of course, Fantasia, at this stage, is a short term option and Durdin should be given a season or two to develop his craft. Fantasia’s footy smarts and leadership are also considerations.
As bad as Fantasia’s goal-yielding pass was, McGovern’s was significantly worse.
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